Comments on: Falafel

By: Sissi

Sissi — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:29:39 +0000

Sara, I used let’s say about 5-6 cm oil in my pan. I always deep-fry in a small, but deep pan, on the furthest burner (I don’t know if you call it like this) and have never been burnt. However, I burnt myself with “standard” frying many times…
Some things simply have to be deep-fried. I have also had very bad experiments when trying to make some dishes healthier.

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:21:38 +0000

Meant to add–how much oil did you use (how far up the side of the pan/pot?)

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:20:59 +0000

Eek–I am always scared by the idea of that frying (not for the calorie content but for the hot oil!) However, I tried baked falafel once and they were disappointing…so….

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Hand-Cooked Potato Chips - Five Euro Food — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:05:58 +0000

[...] things just couldn’t be cooked correctly without it. For one example, I’ve been seeing a lot of falafel recipes recently. I’ve tried this before… shallow-frying it of course. [...]

By: Sissi

Sissi — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:10:56 +0000

Shilpa, you are very kind… They didn’t taste greasy, didn’t look greasy, but when I saw the level of the deep-frying oil I wanted to scream. (Certainly the Japanese tempura or chicken karaage absorb less oil.) On the other hand, I don’t make them every day. Thank you for this easy and delicious recipe. Everything I try from your blog works perfectly well! I am so happy you appreciate my chutneys and preserves!

By: Shilpa

Shilpa — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:13:47 +0000

Sissi…thank you for giving these falafels a try..they are so yummy and yours look very cute and super yummy..infact, yours do not look greasy at all…you are always trying new things and I do sincerely hope you are working on a book of your gorgeous chutneys and preserves…

By: Sissi

Sissi — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:48:22 +0000

Thank you, Angie!

By: Sissi

Sissi — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:45:41 +0000

In Indian restaurants? I didn’t know they existed in Indian cuisine too!

By: Sissi

Sissi — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:44:13 +0000

Thank you, Roxana. I would miss such a neighbour too

By: Angie@Angiesrecipes

Angie@Angiesrecipes — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:43:51 +0000

I love your falafel…so cute and tempting!